The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have nominated other 15 new cultural and religious sites of Nepal into the tentative list of World Heritage Sites (WHS). As reported, the sites were registered on January 30 and the information of the same has been handed over to the Department of Archaeology.

This list of tentative World Heritage Sites was informed in a letter sent by UNESCO to the foreign ministry of Nepal. These sites are Bhurti Complex of Dailekh, Cave Architecture of Muktinath Valley in Mustang, Khokanafor its vernacular village and mustard-oil seed industrial heritage, Medieval Earthen Walled City of Lo Manthang, Medieval Settlement of Kirtipur, Nuwakot Palace Complex, Ramagrama-the relic stupa of Lord Buddha, Rishikesh Complex of Ruru Kshetra, Sinja Valley, Medeival Town of Tansen, early medieval architectural complex of Panauti, medieval palace complex of Gorkha, Tilaurakot, the archaeological remains of ancient Shakya kingdom, Vajrayogini, early settlement of Sankhu and Ram Janaki Temple. However, these sites are said to have complied with the Operational Guidelines issued by UNESCO that calls for specific features such as age, history and status.

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... : Dinesh May these lists recorded as the cultural heritage of Nepal soon, all of these sites are extremely important. October 15, 2008 ... : paul : http://travelitaly.com its good to hear that some of the important archeological area like kritipur,panauti,muktinath,kuru chetra Bhurti Complex of Dailekh, Cave Architecture of Muktinath Valley in Mustang, Khokanafor its vernacular village and mustard-oil seed industrial heritage, Medieval Earthen Walled City of Lo Manthang, Medieval Settlement of Kirtipur, Nuwakot Palace Complex, Ramagrama-the relic stupa of Lord Buddha, Rishikesh Complex of Ruru Kshetra, Sinja Valley, Medeival Town of Tansen, early medieval architectural complex of Panauti, medieval palace complex of Gorkha, Tilaurakot, the archaeological remains of ancient Shakya kingdom, Vajrayogini, early settlement of Sankhu and Ram Janaki Temple to be enlisted in unesco world heritage October 15, 2008 ... : Bishwo K.C. its good to hear that some of the important archeological areas are enlisted in unesco world heritage. But, there are so many places which have great importance for world heritage. One example: 1024 year old stone script about first Nepali language by Khas peoples, which is in also Dailekh District. This monument should be focussed for preservation. We are also working to preserve such types of heritages by the name of NATIONAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION MOVEMENT, NEPAL. October 17, 2008 ... : abhi it is the thing that makes us to feel proud like sagarmatha, pashupatinath,swoyambunath,lumbini etc.which r being polluted day by day.as we are happy that our cultural heritage are listed in UNESCO. and we also hope that our culture heritage may be in seventh wonders of world.................. August 24, 2009

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